About the Business You’ll be joining as a Management Accountant for a well-established and respected organisation in Dudley. The business combines the stability of an established company with the ambition of a forward-thinking team, offering an excellent opportunity to contribute to its success while developing your own career in a supportive and progressive environment. Main Duties: As a Management Accountant, your main duties include: * Prepare monthly management accounts with detailed profit and loss analysis * Lead the annual budgeting process and quarterly forecasting cycles for production and operational departments. * Take ownership of developing, maintaining, and periodically reviewing standard costs for materials, work in progress, and finished goods. * Conduct detailed analysis of key variances, including usage, labour efficiency, and overhead absorption, providing clear commentary and actionable insights for operational management. * Ensure accurate calculation and reporting of inventory valuation in compliance with accounting standards, including impairment reviews and reserve analysis. * Maintain accuracy and integrity of financial data within the ERP system (such as SAP or Oracle) * Collaborate proactively with non-finance stakeholders, including production managers and supply chain leaders, to interpret financial results and support operational decisions aimed at cost reduction and productivity improvement. Location / Office / Culture This full-time office-based role is located in Dudley. You’ll join a well-established and forward-thinking organisation that values collaboration, precision, and continuous improvement. The culture is supportive and professional, offering strong opportunities for growth and development within a stable and expanding business. What We Are Looking For The ideal candidate will have: * Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field. * Part-qualified or newly qualified (CIMA, ACCA, or ACA). * Minimum of three years’ experience in management or cost accounting, ideally within manufacturing, engineering, or heavy industry. * Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and financial modelling. * Strong knowledge of standard costing and variance analysis. * Analytical, detail-focused, and accuracy-driven. * Proactive self-starter with excellent time management and ability to meet deadlines. * Confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to challenge constructively. * Passionate about understanding operations and linking them to financial performance. Why Join the business * Study support * Fantastic managers to learn from * A company with a track record of internal progression About Us We are a local accountancy recruitment specialist. We appreciate that roles are often online for a long period of time. If you want to check if this role is still live or just want more details before applying, call us directly. Ref: KS57416